Name: Help recover food locally in Ventura
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-25T10:00:00-07:00
Location: County Dr, Ventura, CA 93004, United States

Here at Food Forward, we recover surplus produce locally through our Backyard Harvest Program and Farmers Market Recovery Program to make sure good food gets to communities, and YOU can help by volunteering your time!
Whether you’re looking to join us for a volunteer shift or want to get more involved as a trained Event Leader, there’s a role for you, and we have volunteering opportunities across all of Ventura County.
💪 Want to volunteer?
You can sign up for general volunteer shifts anytime—we’d love to have you join us in recovering fresh produce and getting it to communities in need. This event is set to recurring because we host produce recovery events year-round and we’re always looking for volunteers to help fight food waste.
Check out our recent post in this event page to see what events are coming up in Ventura County, or feel free to check out our full event calendar at community.foodforward.org/events/calendar
🌟 Want to take on more responsibility?
Our Event Leader roles are ongoing opportunities for volunteers who want to lead events and make a deeper impact. If you enjoy working outside, connecting with your community, and paying attention to the details, one of these roles might be a great fit!
Explore our open Event Leader roles and fill out the interest form to get started:
🍊 Glean Team Leader
Lead produce recovery at farmers market gleaning events in Ventura County.
foodforward.org/glean-team-leader-interest/
🍋 Harvest Leader
Lead backyard fruit picks throughout neighborhoods in Ventura County.
foodforward.org/harvest-leader-interest/
📣 Community Ambassador
Represent Food Forward at outreach events and help others get involved in our mission.
foodforward.org/community-ambassador-interest/
No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team working to recover healthy food, reduce waste, and nourish our communities, one piece of produce at a time! 🌎🥕